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YG57 GXY

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,626 mi
Last recorded175,626 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 GXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 175,626 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2024 167,411 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 159,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,085 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 149,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 140,765 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 120,138 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 106,138 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 93,541 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,710 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,889 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,696 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,451 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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YG57 GXY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG57 GXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG57 GXY registered?

YG57 GXY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is YG57 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 GXY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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